Indian Athletes Compete on Multiple Fronts as November Sports Calendar Heats Up
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Goa/Greater Noida, november 17, 2025 – India’s Arjun Erigaisi will battle china’s Wei Yi today in the quarterfinals of the FIDE World Cup in Goa, while in Greater Noida, several Indian boxers will vie for semifinal berths at the World Boxing Cup Finals. These events highlight a busy November for Indian sports, with athletes making their mark on the international stage.
ESPN’s daily Indian sports blog provides complete coverage of these and other events, offering updates, scores, schedules, results, and analysis. November brings a packed schedule, detailed in our 2025 sporting calendar,as athletes prepare for upcoming World Championships,Cricket World Cups,and the Asia Cup.
Today’s schedule:
* Chess: FIDE World Cup Quarterfinals – Arjun erigaisi (India) vs. Wei Yi (China), Game 1.
* Boxing: World Boxing Cup Finals Quarterfinals – Pawan Bartwal, Sumit, Naveen Kumar, Jadumani Singh, and Hitesh (India) in action.
* Football: Build-up to india’s AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh.
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Yesterday’s Results:
* FIDE World Cup 2025: P Harikrishna was eliminated in the fifth round tie-breaks.
* World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: India enjoyed a prosperous opening day, with Minakshi, Preeti, Ankush, and Narender securing medals.
* Tennis: India lost to netherlands in a non-consequential tie in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs.
